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The Riu Playacar (24h All Inclusive) is just 3km from the resort of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. It is a comfortable hotel surrounded by palm trees and next to a beach with white sand and turquoise water.

The high quality service and friendly staff ensure you enjoy the perfect stay. Simply lie down, relax and enjoy the good weather and atmosphere of Playa del Carmen. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the hotel includes two fresh water swimming pools, a solarium terrace, a gym, Jacuzzi and the “Renova Spa” wellness centre with a range of different treatments and massages.

Mexican cuisine is famous for its wide variety of recipes. It is recognised for its distinctive and sophisticated flavours which incorporate many different spices. It is a combination of gastronomic traditions, including Mesoamerican and European ones, as well as many others, which is why you the buffet restaurant and the different themed restaurants of the hotel offer the best menus and made to order dishes.

The All Inclusive system offers you a range of sports and activities that you can enjoy all day long with our entertainers, whilst the entertainment programme will ensure you make the most of every minute. This hotel is located in a shared complex with the Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya, Hotel Riu Yucatán, ClubHotel Tequila and the Hotel Riu Palace Mexico so you can find numerous activities such as table tennis, a gym, volleyball, golf and water sports like windsurfing, catamaran, kayaking, bodyboarding, snorkelling and much more. At night we invite you to watch shows and listen to live music or visit the “La Piñata” club where you can dance to the best beats. Your children can also participate in the exclusive Riu Land entertainment programme where they can do crafts and activities with other children.

In the heart of the Mexican Caribbean you will find the famous Playa del Carmen, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Although it may be tempting, you mustn’t think that it is only white sand and turquoise water. This destination is full of surprises and places that you should visit and discover. If you want to go on excursions, we recommend you to visit places like the spectacular pyramids and ruins of the Mayans, the Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka’an, the Crococum Zoo, the Botanic Gardens and other interesting visits that you can enjoy as a family, couple or with friends. There is lively nightlife in the area of Playa del Carmen, with bars, clubs and restaurants offering excellent cuisine, cafés, terraces and beach parties.

Simplicity, comfort and the excellent All Inclusive system: the Hotel Riu Playacar has it all. Enjoy the best offers of Mexico and spend some relaxing time at the hotel.

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Important Information

Currency exchange: due to new goverment legislation all Riu Hotels Resorts in Mexico will be unable to receive cash payments in US dollars. All payments are now required in Mexican pesos in order to be received in the resort.The new regulation also indicates that it won´t be possible to provide currency exchange services in USD within the resort anymore. This new regulation will not affect transactions in other currencies. ATM available in the hotel to withdraw Mexican Pesos

Spring Break Policies: at least one person of 21 years or older is required in every room during March & April. During the remainder of the year, at least one person 18 years or older is required in every room. The hotel reserves the right of admission and may request clients to show passport or official ID to prove age. Guests can and will be removed from the property at their own expense in case of any disturbance or complaint from other guests or hotel staff. Parties in rooms are not allowed. Spring break groups or unruly behavior is not allowed all year round at any property.